Sexual Well-Being, Happiness, and Satisfaction, in Women: The Case for a New Conceptual Paradigm
Authors: Rosen, Raymond1; Bachmann, Gloria2
Source: Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, Volume 34, Number 4, July 2008 , pp. 291-297(7)
Abstract:
Based on results of large-scale survey studies, there is evidence of an association between sexual activity and satisfaction, on the one hand, and aspects of emotional well-being, partner satisfaction, and overall quality of life on the other. Although the nature of the casual relationship is unclear, women with more active and satisfying sexual relationships report consistently higher ratings of emotional and relationship satisfaction. This heightened sense of well-being potentially contributes to improved subjective health and other positive outcomes. In this commentary article, we review recent findings and propose a new conceptual model for addressing these effects in controlled studies.Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1080/00926230802096234
Affiliations: 1: New England Research Institutes, Watertown, Massachussetts, USA,University of Medicine and Dentristry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA 2: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA

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